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  1. There really is something quite special about the You've Been Nabbed rally and this year there was something in the air...

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    The event has been blighted for the past few years with dreadful weather and chilly temperatures, however this year that was all a distant memory, where the sun shined, the temperatures soared and the only thing in the sky that caused any concerns was the Spitfire from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fleet that flew overhead and dipped its wings to salute to 25 years of the NABD!Spitfire RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

    We arrived to be greeted by the lovely marshals, before we headed to the main area to park up. Nice wide pathways lead to very organised camping fields where motorbikes, trikes, cars, campers and tents all pitched side-by-side, proving that they can all live in harmony.

    As ever the comedians were painfully funny, with Rob Mulholland being truly amazed certain jokes were being appreciated more than ever, the most humble John Porter playing to the largest crowd he had ever played to (more of that we think John) and the most animated Rick Hulse telling hilarious stories of his barmy friends who hold things up with a brick in a frozen fish fingers box...

    So as the volunteers, committee, attendees, bands, dj's and comedians, recover from this much-loved event, filled with laughs, excellent bands, barrels of ale, lashings of beer and cider, where friends met up, people met facebook friends in the flesh and where new friendships were made, we would like to say a great big well done to everyone involved in the organising of this outstanding event and for those who give your time to support the wonderful cause that is the NABD

    Rick Hulse telling hilarious stories at Youve Been Nabbed

    Rick Hulse telling hilarious stories at You've Been Nabbed



    NABD Business Affiliation National Society of Bikers with a Disability

    THE BIKER GUIDE are proud to be affiliated to NABD

  2. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight salute to 25 years of the NABD

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    Dakota FZ692 of No 233 Squadron will be making a low-level visit to the 25th You’ve Been Nabbed rally at 2:00pm on Saturday May 7th 2016 to salute 25 years of the National Association for Bikers with a Disability. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight salute to 25 years of the NABD

    This aircraft, which was named ‘Kwicherbichen’ (Quit your bitchin’) by her crews, was involved in Para-dropping operations on the eve of D-Day and subsequently in re-supply and casualty evacuation missions into and out of forward airfields in the combat areas.

    The female nurses who escorted the casualties on these flights became known as ‘The Flying Nightingales’. By the end of 1944, 1,092 stretcher cases and 467 sitting wounded had been evacuated to England by the 233 Squadron Dakotas. 

    It seems fitting that this historic aircraft, that had helped so many injured people to get back where they belonged, has been chosen to salute the work of the NABD who have helped thousands of injured bikers to get back in the saddle where they belong.

    For more information on the 25th You’ve Been Nabbed rally see www.nabd.org.uk or facebook page

    The NABD would like to thank David Starkey for helping us to secure this special visit by this iconic aircraft.

    You have been Nabbed - NABDness 25

    www.nabd.org.uk

  3. BRAVE, Bikers Respect All Veterans Equally - The Bomb Run

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    A veteran support and fundraising organisation set up by paralysed Iraq veteran, injured when his vehicle was blown up by an IED and followed up by small arms engagement.

    You may be interested to read "My Story" written by Chris Baker to raise awareness for vetetans and the struggles they face.

    It's all about his life in the Army, suffering a life changing injury, how he collapsed mentally and physically with all the struggles he faced to what hes trying to achieve now with setting up BRAVE.

    You can read Chris' story here

    For details on the first fundraiser of the year - The Bomb Run event 

  4. Prescott Bike Festival - just 4 weeks to go‏

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    Book Advance Tickets and save £3 on the Gate Price

    Spring is here so it must be time for Bike Fest, here's just a few of the really great things we've got lined up for you. •Featured Club - the Indian Riders Motorcycle Club, the best in vintage and classic Indian
    •Guests including Amanda Mealing (the fearsome Connie Beauchamp from BBC1's Casualty, James Hillier (Lightweight TT Lap Record holder), Maria Costello MBE, Richard Cooper and Chris Hodgson
    •Our 'Paddock Specials' line up, celebrating engineering at it's very best'
    •The wacky 'World's Fastest' - featuring Monowheels, the Jet Powered Shopping Trolley and the ScootSuit
    •Plenty for the kids to do - Go Karts, Bouncy Slides, Climbing Wall, Rifle Range
    •Over 100 carefully selected exhibitors
    •200 Run the Hill entries - on track all day
    •Passenger Experiences - if you're brave
    •Probably the best Stunt Show on the circuit from On The Edge
    •Live Music
    •All proceeds going to support the Blood Bike charities

    Prescott Bike Festival 2016

  5. We would like to thank our advertisers for donations to NABD

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    When placing an advertisement with us on THE BIKER GUIDE website, our clients can make a donation to this great charity. IBy donating to the National Association for Bikers with a Disability, they are helping disabled people to enjoy the freedom and independence of motorcycling

    Here is the latest certificate and a lovely message from NABD!

    NABD - donation 2016

    National Association for Bikers with a Disability donation from THE BIKER G

    THE BIKER GUIDE are proud to be affliated to NABD.

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